James BUTLER 1392–1452
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6 researchers on YourRoots have James BUTLER in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 6 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through James BUTLER 1392–1452
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Immediate Family
Biography
James BUTLER was born in 1392 in Kilkenny Castle, Kilkenny, Ireland, the child of james boteler and anne welles. James BUTLER married elizabeth de beauchamp, joan beauchamp, and had children including anne butler, elizabeth butler, james butler, john butler, thomas butler. James BUTLER passed away in 1452 in Ardee, County Louth, Ireland.
Sources
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1Record "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch</i>
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from James BUTLER
This ancestor line traces from Buckinghamshire, England (1192) to Kilkenny Castle, Kilkenny, Ireland (1392) across 7 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- James BUTLER (1392–1452) was born in Kilkenny Castle, Kilkenny, Ireland and died in Ardee, County Louth, Ireland. 6 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 6 researchers on YourRoots have James in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 7 generations of this lineage geographically.
- It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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James BUTLER's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record